By Way of the Stars 1992
What is By Way of the Stars?
By Way of the Stars is a television series first released in 1992. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 26, 1992
- Networks
- ZDF, CBC Television, Disney Channel
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
By Way of the Stars is a television series first released in 1992. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ZDF, CBC Television, Disney Channel. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A boy journeys from Prussian streets to the American frontier seeking his missing father.”
- Rich period settings spanning Europe and the West
- Based on a beloved German children’s novel
- Emotional core of a father‑son quest
- At six hours, the pacing can feel deliberate
Watch it if you enjoy sweeping historical dramas about family quests.
The series features mild adventure and emotional themes suitable for older children and adults.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 26, 1992
- E2 Episode 2 Core Dec 27, 1992
- E3 Episode 3 Core Dec 28, 1992
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 29, 1992
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 30, 1992
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Jan 1, 1993
Frequently asked questions
What book is the series based on?
It is adapted from the German children’s novel “The Long Journey of Lukas B.”
How long is the mini‑series?
The series runs approximately six hours in total.
Which broadcasters were involved in production?
It was produced in association with Germany’s ZDF, Canada’s CBC, and the Disney Channel.
What genre does the show belong to?
By Way of the Stars is a drama with historical and adventure elements.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Deborah Nathan, with involvement from Helen Asimakis.
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